- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Israel
- Comparison
Cost of living in Poland compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 54% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26 zł (25 ₪) | 60 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 zł (18 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 zł (8 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.88 zł (2.79 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 zł (10 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 zł (7 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 zł (13 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.58 zł (3.47 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.07 zł (2.00 ₪) | 4.58 ₪ | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.19 zł (3.09 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 zł (29 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.06 zł (4.90 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.57 zł (2.48 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 51% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,817 zł (3,693 ₪) | 8,042 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,803 zł (2,713 ₪) | 5,998 ₪ | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 459 zł (444 ₪) | 692 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,334 zł (2,259 ₪) | 4,959 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,722 zł (1,666 ₪) | 3,655 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 313 zł (303 ₪) | 463 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37 zł (36 ₪) | 72 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,899 zł (1,838 ₪) | 2,046 ₪ | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 407 zł (393 ₪) | 419 ₪ | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 zł (26 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 zł (23 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 30% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 270 zł (262 ₪) | 349 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 147 zł (143 ₪) | 205 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 291 zł (282 ₪) | 429 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 336 zł (325 ₪) | 490 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 46% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,940 zł (75,420 ₪) | 134,458 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.80 zł (4.64 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 103 zł (100 ₪) | 233 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 46% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (17 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 zł (28 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 122 zł (118 ₪) | 317 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15 zł (14 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (11 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 zł (11 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.92 zł (4.76 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 zł (7 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41 zł (40 ₪) | 61 ₪ | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 51% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67 zł (65 ₪) | 153 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 zł (50 ₪) | 80 ₪ | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 208 zł (202 ₪) | 282 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120 zł (116 ₪) | 273 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 zł (21 ₪) | 44 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 zł (10 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 zł (8 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,025 zł (1,960 ₪) | 2,390 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.41 zł (0.40 ₪) | 0.76 ₪ | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 123 zł (119 ₪) | 306 ₪ | - 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 zł (15 ₪) | 36 ₪ | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,477 prices entered by 906 different people.
Cost of living in Poland is 49% cheaper than in Israel
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